News - 22.10.18

Wines of Argentina promotes national wines at an event that distinguishes the best restaurants in the region.

Wines of Argentina (WofA), the institution responsible for promoting the brand “Vino Argentino" in the world, will again be the exclusive sponsor of wines for the 2018 edition of "Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants", the most important ranking of Latin American restaurants at international level. The list will be announced on Tuesday, October 30 at the Ágora event center in Bogotá, Colombia.

The annual event attracts renowned chefs, restaurateurs, sommeliers, the media, influencers and celebrities of the food industry from around the world. This year it will begin on October 29, with the # 50BestTalks, a new, cutting-edge gastronomic thinking event led by industry leaders who will address the future of meats, vegetables and alternative proteins. Later, the traditional Chefs' Feast will take place, a Colombian gastronomic experience to entertain all the restaurants. Finally, the gala ceremony will be held on October 30 and will crown the event with awards, including individual and special awards for various categories.

Through Wines of Argentina and with the aim of showcasing the diverse character and excellent quality of Argentine wines, various wineries including, Familia Zuccardi, Rutini, Luigi Bosca, Navarro Correas, Trapiche, El Esteco, Bianchi, Salentein, Susana Balbo, Trivento and Escorihuela, will take part with a careful selection of labels to taste throughout the event.

" 'Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants' is an important platform to continue positioning Argentine wines in the region. In line with WofA’s strategy, it allows us to reach international palates and important people in the industry, promoting our regions and highlighting the quality, diversity and potential of our products," said Alberto Arizu, President of Wines of Argentina.